Comments on: New Reality in Haiti: Re-ascendance of the Wealthy Elite Protected by US/UN Occupation http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/ a radical newsletter in the struggle for peace and social justice Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:34:32 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: marie http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-6343 marie Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:21:52 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-6343 I's so sad for us as haitian . Even in the 21st century where every nations know what it wants, as haitian we still acting like bet.broken down a school doesn't have nothing to do with having something with the pass president it's time for us as 88 to stop this type of dilemny. One thing that bother me so much is that these type of people always want to migrate to another country after they finish with the country 'beauty an then later will claim that the where the king in haiti.this type of aminal need to change .they also need not only to visit country with civilization and also attend classes that can teach them how to act.I hope this type of people live Haiti alone .I'M in my mid 40s I reminber my haiti cheri .Please give the country a break. I’s so sad for us as haitian . Even in the 21st century where every nations know what it wants, as haitian we still acting like bet.broken down a school doesn’t have nothing to do with having something with the pass president it’s time for us as 88 to stop this type of dilemny. One thing that bother me so much is that these type of people always want to migrate to another country after they finish with the country ‘beauty an then later will claim that the where the king in haiti.this type of aminal need to change .they also need not only to visit country with civilization and also attend classes that can teach them how to act.I hope this type of people live Haiti alone .I’M in my mid 40s I reminber my haiti cheri .Please give the country a break.

]]> By: Cheryl http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4716 Cheryl Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:26:50 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4716 Every time I read a story like this is breaks my heart. Thank you Leslie for publishing this story for others to hear and know. Let the deeds of the evil be seen by all. It is one thing for outsiders to corrupt and sabotage the future of Haiti, but it is a shame that Haitians too have the blood of destruction on their own hands and take part in tearing down their own country. I am a Haitian American born in the US who has never been preparing myself for my first visit to Haiti this November. I soon will see with my own eyes the beauty and sadness of Haiti. I send my prayers that the spirits of the children and teachers of Rue Freres Jacques are not broken. This story is one first step in rebuilding. Thank you for telling it. Every time I read a story like this is breaks my heart. Thank you Leslie for publishing this story for others to hear and know. Let the deeds of the evil be seen by all. It is one thing for outsiders to corrupt and sabotage the future of Haiti, but it is a shame that Haitians too have the blood of destruction on their own hands and take part in tearing down their own country.

I am a Haitian American born in the US who has never been preparing myself for my first visit to Haiti this November. I soon will see with my own eyes the beauty and sadness of Haiti. I send my prayers that the spirits of the children and teachers of Rue Freres Jacques are not broken. This story is one first step in rebuilding. Thank you for telling it.

]]> By: Scarlett http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4624 Scarlett Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:54:15 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4624 I am thankful to Leslie for her work and thankful I have read this report because it has spoken on behalf of the Haitian poor--something unusual when it comes to most U.S. journalism on the country. Scarlett I am thankful to Leslie for her work and thankful I have read this report because it has spoken on behalf of the Haitian poor–something unusual when it comes to most U.S. journalism on the country.

Scarlett

]]> By: Joe Zelenka http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4613 Joe Zelenka Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:15:57 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4613 Dear Leslie, I have been to Haiti many times with the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas. I validate what you are saying. The haves get it all while the have nots beg for bread crumbs. The poor have no voice. They did have a voice in President Aristide but U.S. policy made sure his voice would be no more. How sad. I know many courageous people in Haiti who continue to call for justice. Sooner or later they too are silenced. However, they keep on speaking out which tells me that the poor never quit. They are faith filled and continue to have hope. The Haitian poor are my teachers. I have learned a great deal from them and I pray that I will continue to learn from their ongoing spirit of hope. Thanks for your voice as you continue to make known the plight of the poor. I wish you Peace. Dear Leslie,

I have been to Haiti many times with the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas. I validate what you are saying. The haves get it all while the have nots beg for bread crumbs. The poor have no voice. They did have a voice in President Aristide but U.S. policy made sure his voice would be no more. How sad.

I know many courageous people in Haiti who continue to call for justice. Sooner or later they too are silenced. However, they keep on speaking out which tells me that the poor never quit. They are faith filled and continue to have hope.

The Haitian poor are my teachers. I have learned a great deal from them and I pray that I will continue to learn from their ongoing spirit of hope.

Thanks for your voice as you continue to make known the plight of the poor.

I wish you Peace.

]]> By: Kathryn http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4612 Kathryn Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:10:09 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4612 Although this article does highlight some of the terrible realities the poor children of Haiti are facing, it also fails to recognize the atrocities that occurred under the Aristide regime. Many of these health clinics, parks, and schools were never completed and much of Haiti's poor was left, once again, with unfulfilled promises made by the government. This government terrorized the nation and drained every last penny of the national treasury. For those that were there the day that Aristide was "kidnapped", there was no such occurence. He left, on his own will, with the future of Haiti packed up in his suitcase in neat stacks of $100 dollar bills. As he rests and recooperates in Africa, he and many of his followers continue to use his return as an excuse to terrorize, rape, and kill those who are searching and begging for a better life. Watching these monstrosities unfolf for a lifetime far surpasses a short sojourn where one is often blinded by their own visions of democracy, something that has never truly existed in Haiti. Although this article does highlight some of the terrible realities the poor children of Haiti are facing, it also fails to recognize the atrocities that occurred under the Aristide regime. Many of these health clinics, parks, and schools were never completed and much of Haiti’s poor was left, once again, with unfulfilled promises made by the government. This government terrorized the nation and drained every last penny of the national treasury.

For those that were there the day that Aristide was “kidnapped”, there was no such occurence. He left, on his own will, with the future of Haiti packed up in his suitcase in neat stacks of $100 dollar bills. As he rests and recooperates in Africa, he and many of his followers continue to use his return as an excuse to terrorize, rape, and kill those who are searching and begging for a better life.

Watching these monstrosities unfolf for a lifetime far surpasses a short sojourn where one is often blinded by their own visions of democracy, something that has never truly existed in Haiti.

]]> By: Vivian Patenaude, RJM http://dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4561 Vivian Patenaude, RJM Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:41:42 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2007/08/new-reality-in-haiti-re-ascendance-of-the-wealthy-elite-protected-by-usun-occupation/#comment-4561 Dear Leslie, Please forward this article to Jean-Robert Cadet, author of the book, "RESTAVEC" as well as to the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe and the Manchester Union Leader.....Can't we find a way of putting international pressure on this situation?........... Could not the "mayor" be suspended from his duties until the case is reviewed by a Gov't official?.... Thanks for standing up for those who deserve Human Rights.....Vivian Dear Leslie,

Please forward this article to Jean-Robert Cadet, author of the book, “RESTAVEC” as well as to the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe and the Manchester Union Leader…..Can’t we find a way of putting international pressure on this situation?………..
Could not the “mayor” be suspended from his duties until the case is reviewed by a Gov’t official?….

Thanks for standing up for those who deserve Human Rights…..Vivian

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